There were 14 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending April 8, according to the Federal Register.

The most recent notice, Port Access Route Study: Approaches to the Ports of Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, was submitted on April 7, 2023.

The Homeland Security Department published 12 the week before, marking a 16.7 percent increase.

The Department was built out of more than 20 agencies in 2002. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lower taxes and boosting federal efficiency, argued the Department is burdened with "unneeded bureaucracy" which could be handled by other departments or standalone operations.

Notices are required documents detailing rules and regulations being proposed by each federal department. This allows the public to see what issues legislators and federal departments are focusing on.

Any person or organization can comment on the proposed rules. Departments and agencies must then address “significant issues raised in comments and discuss any changes made,” the Federal Register says.

Notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending April 8

Title	Publication Date
Port Access Route Study: Approaches to the Ports of Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands	04/07/2023
Port Access Route Study: Approaches to Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts	04/06/2023
Consolidation of Redundant Coast Guard Boat Stations	04/06/2023
Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Petition by Investor To Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status	04/05/2023
Agency Information Collection Activities: Sector Outreach and Programs Online Meeting Registration Tool	04/05/2023
Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget	04/04/2023
Homeland Security Advisory Council	04/04/2023
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations	04/04/2023
National Boating Safety Advisory Committee; May 2023 Meetings	04/04/2023
Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Notice of Appeal or Motion	04/04/2023
Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition	04/04/2023
Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Citizenship and Integration Direct Service Grant Program	04/04/2023
Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations	04/03/2023
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations	04/03/2023